final drive fill point on bmw 2012

Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by ric, Oct 11, 2012.

  1. ric, Oct 11, 2012
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    ric

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    Does any body where the fill point is on the diff so I can give it 180 mls of new oil
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  2. bobbybob, Oct 11, 2012
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    bobbybob

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    On my 2010, there is a fill point forward from the rear wheel speed sensor. The sensor itself can also be removed and used for refilling.
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  3. EJ_92606, Oct 11, 2012
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    EJ_92606

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    Remove rear wheel and you will see it inside of the swing arm.
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  4. Bill-66, Oct 11, 2012
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    Bill-66

    Bill-66 The End of the Republic is upon us... Supporter

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    Please do not try to fill oil into the farkin' swingarm...it'll run out the bottom...

    When looking at the final drive...at about 11 o'clock there is a fill plug...the amount is listed in FAQ...it's 180ml or a scoche over 6oz's...
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  5. EJ_92606, Oct 11, 2012
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    EJ_92606

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    Thank goodness you saved him, I'm sure he was about to pour motor oil in there vs. gear oil :D
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  6. GB, Oct 12, 2012
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    GB

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    Form over function.. :cry Why not have it on the outside where it's easy to fill? Because it would look too industrial like the FD on the 11xx series.. No sir, it's gotta look pretty.. :baldy
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  7. holckster, Oct 12, 2012
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    Just another reason I "LOVE" my 1150.:D
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  8. def, Oct 12, 2012
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    Motorcycles are now being designed to, as you say GB, to look pretty. Function has been replaced by form, a lot of plastic and some doo-dads that are just plain junk.

    Me? I like the drain and fill plugs on my old style final drive, the one without the hole in the middle. These exposed plugs are functional and allow for much more convenient oil changes.
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